1973 Skyliner Vintage - Manual Wind
The very first Kintsugi Dial that I made with Applied Gold plated indices. The case is from a vintage Seiko Skyliner, Which I believe is a 1973 model. The movement was in good shape, serviced and running well. Hand-wound not automatic. Loved the case shape and the crown. The top hat acrylic crystal was replaced with a NOS seiko crystal.
The case definitely has got some scratches and dents, but since its a vintage I decided to leave it with the scars it has accumulated over the decades. I really like how the indices and the gold cracks play with the light, each at its own angle, the watch always shimmers. Thank you for having a look.
Dial Design and Watch Services Restoration of vintage timepieces Custom watch engraving Inspired by Japanese art & tradition www.seikodials.com
I keep looking on your site to see what you've been making. I love the salmon dial watch you've done.
I love the dials you have on there too. I've contemplated getting one, but I've given @Gasworks so much shit about replacing original watch dials in the past that I don't think he'd let me live it down.
I keep looking on your site to see what you've been making. I love the salmon dial watch you've done.
I love the dials you have on there too. I've contemplated getting one, but I've given @Gasworks so much shit about replacing original watch dials in the past that I don't think he'd let me live it down.
No... he wouldn't
No... he wouldn't
And because of this ⬆️ I will have wait until @Hazeninety has just the right completed watch for sale.
I will keep a lookout 👀
I keep looking on your site to see what you've been making. I love the salmon dial watch you've done.
I love the dials you have on there too. I've contemplated getting one, but I've given @Gasworks so much shit about replacing original watch dials in the past that I don't think he'd let me live it down.
Well, I do share your reservations, especially when it comes to the Salmon dial especially since it came from a perpetual calendar watch. But it really does look good, and it was a labor of love to make that dial work with the movement. I also have something against Seiko when it comes to purposefully using a beautiful dial, or handset, etc in a lack luster case, or with some ugly component just so they reserve "complete packages" to higher end Seikos or Grand Seikos. I believe as long as a swap is done thoughtfully with honesty to maintain build quality, its okay. Of course thats just my opinion, I understand people being against it.
I have to check your comments to Gasworks, I think there will be some laughs in them. Thank you for checking out my work, whether you purchase or not I really appreciate the comment.
I serviced & refurbished this
So it looks like this.
The dial has a missing index so I will be fitting this dial and hands (In fairness I didnt make them).
@Deeperblue thinks I'm the devil incarnate for this heresy... but apparently when you do it, it's all marvelous.
..and just to tie in with her latest post...aren't women fickle little things. 🤣
Well, I do share your reservations, especially when it comes to the Salmon dial especially since it came from a perpetual calendar watch. But it really does look good, and it was a labor of love to make that dial work with the movement. I also have something against Seiko when it comes to purposefully using a beautiful dial, or handset, etc in a lack luster case, or with some ugly component just so they reserve "complete packages" to higher end Seikos or Grand Seikos. I believe as long as a swap is done thoughtfully with honesty to maintain build quality, its okay. Of course thats just my opinion, I understand people being against it.
I have to check your comments to Gasworks, I think there will be some laughs in them. Thank you for checking out my work, whether you purchase or not I really appreciate the comment.
I would have done the 'Build a watch' you have on the website by now if I had any imagination at all, but I need to actually see a watch in the complete package to know if I'll like it. Some of your past builds are just insanely beautiful, so I keep an eye out for just the right one.
And yes, I have plenty of laughs for Gasworks 😆
I serviced & refurbished this
So it looks like this.
The dial has a missing index so I will be fitting this dial and hands (In fairness I didnt make them).
@Deeperblue thinks I'm the devil incarnate for this heresy... but apparently when you do it, it's all marvelous.
..and just to tie in with her latest post...aren't women fickle little things. 🤣
I guess he just does it better than you 🤷
I guess he just does it better than you 🤷
I'll have to up my game then. If he's funnier than me too then I'm in trouble.
Wow, beautiful watch. Gotta check out your site.
Hot stuff 🤤 What's the size? All vintage GS I come across are white dial.....
I serviced & refurbished this
So it looks like this.
The dial has a missing index so I will be fitting this dial and hands (In fairness I didnt make them).
@Deeperblue thinks I'm the devil incarnate for this heresy... but apparently when you do it, it's all marvelous.
..and just to tie in with her latest post...aren't women fickle little things. 🤣
That is a beautiful job you've done. You're refinishing kept the lines of the case and the shape established. Beautiful work.
I guess he just does it better than you 🤷
@Gasworks Don't worry I think this is just how deeperblue flirts with you😂
Wow, beautiful watch. Gotta check out your site.
Thank you! please reach out if you have any questions.
Hot stuff 🤤 What's the size? All vintage GS I come across are white dial.....
Thank you my friend. I appreciate that. This is a 37mm watch. This isn't a GS, its a Seiko Skyliner, and I changed the dial to one I made.
That is a beautiful job you've done. You're refinishing kept the lines of the case and the shape established. Beautiful work.
Cheers fella. You're not so shabby yourself
Impressive dial portfolio! Keep doing great work!
Thank you my friend. I appreciate that. This is a 37mm watch. This isn't a GS, its a Seiko Skyliner, and I changed the dial to one I made.
I just assumed 😬 Stunner 👌
That’s stunning 🤩. I’m also going to have to check out your site.
That’s stunning 🤩. I’m also going to have to check out your site.
Thank you so much, means a lot.
Truly amazing work! I'll be watching for availability!